amethyst
UK/'æmiθist/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A transparent purple or violet variety of quartz used as a gemstone; a purple colour
紫水晶；紫色
adj.
Having a purple or violet colour like that of amethyst
紫色的，紫水晶色的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishaprefix
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methother
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ystsuffix
=amethyst
Common Collocations
- 1.amethyst crystal紫水晶晶体
- 2.amethyst gemstone紫水晶宝石
- 3.amethyst jewelry紫水晶珠宝
Example Sentences
- 1.
She wore a beautiful amethyst necklace that matched her purple dress.